Master of Science in Cybersecurity (CYBM) Application

• Our Fall 2024 application will open January 2024.
• Please note that application processing may take up to 6 – 8 weeks after submitting a complete application.
• For Domestic Applicants:
  • Priority deadline is April 1, 2024.
  • Applications are accepted until May 1, 2024.
  • After the April 1st deadline, applicants who do not have a background/degree in CS/CIS/Cybersecurity/IT will be accepted until May 1st.
  • For applicants who do have a background/degree in these areas, we will review the applications case-by-case from May 1st until July 15, 2024 as space is available
• For International Applicants:
  • The application deadline is June 1, 2024.
  • After the June deadline, we will review the applications case-by-case.
  • F1 student visas will be issued to those admitted to our program.

Please note the CYBM program at MSU Denver is Fall-start only.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any discipline with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit the following:

• Completed online application (see “Link to Application” section)
• $50 non-refundable application fee (for a limited time, the $50.00 application fee will be waived for CYBM applicants only).
• Official Transcripts sent directly from all colleges and universities attended. *MSU Denver official transcripts are waived. Send transcripts to [email protected]. 
• Personal Statement/Essay (1-2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Professional reference contact information
• Many factors influence the success of a graduate student, factors such as an applicant’s maturity, motivation, employment history, work experience and other accomplishments will also be considered in making admission decisions. All applicants are considered on an individual basis
• Having a solid groundwork upon which the rest of the program can build a distinct body of knowledge in a technology discipline is vital
• Students will need to have formal exposure to the core areas of computer technology, computer science and computer information systems
• If applicant’s undergraduate degree is in an area outside of Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems and other similar degrees, they will be required to enroll in a summer course (Principles of Cybersecurity) as part of the admission requirements and before beginning the CYBM program
• Occasionally, a student’s demonstrated work experience may be sufficient to waive this course
• No placement test is required
• For more information on graduate program application processes, visit the Office of Graduate Studies page.

ONLINE APPLICATION will be available January 2024.

• Select First-Time Users
  • Create an account to start a new application.
• Returning Users
  • Log in to continue an application.

Official Proof of English Proficiency- Proof of English Proficiency is not required for applicants who: Are lifetime residents of Australia, Belize, Great Britain, Botswana, Canada (except Quebec), Commonwealth Caribbean, Ghana, Great Britain, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

• TOEL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Obtain a minimum score of 76 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT). An official score must be sent directly from TOEFL Services. Scores older than two years are not acceptable.
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Obtain an overall band score of at least 6.0. An official score must be sent directly from the testing company. Scores older than two years old are not acceptable. 
• MSU Denver school code is 4505
  

Transcript Evaluation– Submit Official Transcripts via a NACES Servicer: (Do NOT send PDF copies). 

• Applicants whose credentials include studies or coursework at a College or University outside the USA must have their transcripts evaluated and/or translated into English by a NACES member prior to review by an admissions committee.
• The provider will send the official evaluation directly to MSU Denver via email, portal access, or postal mail.

*International students must submit an official transcript to be admitted.*

Current Passport and Visa– If available at the time of application. If not available, your visa and passport must be provided at the new student orientation.

• International students will need to obtain a Form I-20 from our Registrar’s Office to apply for the F-1 visa to enter the United States and study within our approved programs.
  
• F-1 student visas will be issued to those admitted to our program. 

Financial Support Documents

• Complete the Affidavit for Financial Support OGS form.
• Current official bank statement: affidavit or letter from your financial sponsor(s).

• For detailed information and forms regarding additional requirements, please visit the MSU Denver Graduate Studies Admission Requirements page, and select International Admission.

The deadline for international admissions is June 1, 2024. After the June deadline, we will review the applications case-by-case.

Students may be admitted to the CYBM graduate degree program with a non-degree-seeking status. Non-degree-seeking students do not qualify for financial aid and must re-apply and pay a new application fee in order to become degree-seeking. Completing coursework as a non-degree-seeking student does not guarantee admission into a degree program.  Students may take up to 12 credit hours. These credits will count toward transfer credits if the student is admitted as a CYBM degree-seeking student.

Non-degree-seeking Applicants Must Submit the Following:

• Graduate Application and application fee.
• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended.
• Curriculum vitae or resume.